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• CapMetro receives almost $1 million in federal funds for transit development

  21-11-2022 23:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration announced late last week it awarded almost $1 million in grant funding to CapMetro. The funding extends from President Joe Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, assisting with transportation planning on new or expanded projects, per the release.The grant is one of 19 funded through the FTA's Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning. The pilot centers on "local strategies to increase trans
  
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• Changes coming for Austin program that targets non-compliant properties

  21-11-2022 23:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- It's an issue Marshall Mitchell knows all too well, living in an apartment complex that won't fix major issues, forcing tenants to break leases or suffer through poor living conditions.
  Mitchell recently moved from an apartment complex listed on the City of Austin's repeat offender list.
  "It's a laundry list [of issues]," he said. "I don't know where to start, man. They had issues with water temperature -- if you was fortunate to have any damn water at all, right? Because a lot
  
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• New records show Meta laying off 200+ workers in Austin

  21-11-2022 23:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Newly public records from the Texas Workforce Commission show that more than 200 Meta workers in Austin are being laid off as part of company-wide massive cuts.
  According to the records, a total of 222 workers will lose their jobs on Jan. 13, 2023 across Meta's West Sixth, McAllen Pass, Alterra Parkway and West Third locations. Records indicate the layoff notices came Wednesday.Facebook parent Meta cuts 11,000 jobs, 13% of workforceFederal law requires companies with 100 or
  
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• Which toys have been recalled this year?

  21-11-2022 23:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Congressman Llyod Doggett and advocacy group warn Texans of the potential dangers in some children’s toys. On Monday, the Texas Public Interest Research Group (TexPIRG) Education Fund held a press conference with Congressman Lloyd Doggett to discuss the findings of the latest Trouble in Toyland — an annual report which examines trends to determine the potential dangers of toys typically bought for the holiday season. “There's nothing quite as exc
  
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• Former Longhorn QB Colt McCoy to start Monday in Mexico City for Arizona Cardinals

  21-11-2022 22:49 via kxan.com
  
  PHOENIX, Ariz. (KXAN) — Former Longhorns quarterback Colt McCoy will start for the Arizona Cardinals on Monday against the San Francisco 49ers, in place of former Oklahoma Sooner Kyler Murray.McCoy, in his 12th year in the NFL, is playing for the fifth team of his career with Arizona. McCoy led the Cardinals to an NFC West victory 27-17 over the Los Angeles Rams last week, completing 26-of-37 passes for 238 yards with a touchdown. Drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2010, McCoy is the only
  
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• Longhorns men's hoops team rises, women's team plummets in AP Top 25 polls

  21-11-2022 22:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns men's and women's basketball teams are going in different directions in the Associated Press Top 25 rankings.The latest polls released Monday put the men's team ranked No. 4 in the country, up seven spots from No. 11 last week, and the women's team down 16 spots to No. 19.Full men's basketball AP Top 25Full women's basketball AP Top 25For the men's team, they notched a signature win in their third game of the year Nov. 16 with a 93-74 blowout win over th
  
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• Bale salvages 1-1 draw for Wales against US in World Cup

  21-11-2022 22:12 via kxan.com
  
  AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Gareth Bale converted a penalty kick in the 82nd minute to offset Tim Weah’s first-half goal and give Wales a 1-1 draw Monday in the return to the World Cup for both nations.Weah, a son of former FIFA Player of the Year and current Liberian President George Weah, scored after a pass from Christian Pulisic in the 36th minute.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/n
  
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• Cryptocurrency firm FTX’s fall pains industry, but Texas stays optimistic

  21-11-2022 21:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) -- The crypto community in Austin was buzzing.Hundreds of investors, legislators, professionals and enthusiasts packed the halls of the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center at the University of Texas on Nov. 17-18 for the Texas Blockchain Summit. For two days, there were discussions on everything from bitcoin mining to cryptocurrency regulations to blockchain innovations. But one thing was on everyone’s minds: the spectacular collapse earlier this month of major cryp
  
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• Flu season arrives early; cases jump 600% in Hays County

  21-11-2022 21:15 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) - Flu season has come early in many parts of Central Texas, including Hays County.
  "Usually we don't see flu season peak till January or February. And we've already seen really high numbers right now," said Hays County Epidemiologist Juli Barksdale. RELATED COVERAGE: Austin ISD, Austin Public Health and Ascension Seton warn of worse than normal flu seasonJust three weeks ago, Barksdale noticed a dramatic increase in weekly cases. She said in mid-October facilities in th
  
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• After Thanksgiving dinner, Longhorns have one more shot to earn rematch with TCU

  21-11-2022 21:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Longhorns head football coach Steve Sarkisian said Monday that the coaches "write the script" and the players "make the movie." After Saturday's performance against Kansas, it seems like the Longhorns should get some Oscar buzz.The 55-14 blockbuster win over the Jayhawks on the road set the Longhorns up for a win-and-hope scenario to make it to the Big 12 Conference championship game set for Dec. 3 at AT&T Stadium. TCU has already clinched a spot in the title game
  
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• A&M recognizes 23rd anniversary of bonfire tragedy

  21-11-2022 20:56 via kxan.com
  
  COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - Nov. 18, 2022 marks the 23rd anniversary of the tragic Aggie Bonfire collapse at Texas A&M University.The Aggie Family hosted a Bonfire Remembrance Ceremony at 2:42 a.m. Friday at the Bonfire Memorial. In addition, the City of College Station placed twelve candles at the Bonfire Memorial Lights at Brison Park.(Courtesy: Texas A&M University)(Courtesy: Texas A&M University)(Courtesy: Texas A&M University)(Courtesy: City of College Station)On Nov.
  
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• Austin police looking for leads in deadly shooting near Barton Springs

  21-11-2022 20:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is still looking for the person or people responsible for the death of a 27-year-old man found near Barton Springs Pool in August. Victim identified in Barton Springs Pool homicideCamnik Eugene Campbell was found shot to death in a parking lot near the popular south Austin park and recreation area on Aug. 25.APD will hold a press conference Monday afternoon as it continues to look for new leads in the ongoing investigation. Some of Campbell's fa
  
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• Man, officer involved in deadly Round Rock police shooting identified

  21-11-2022 20:40 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — The man and the Round Rock police officer involved in a deadly shooting Sunday morning were identified by the department Monday.On Sunday, RRPD said a sergeant shot a man after a domestic disturbance call in the 3000 block of Bradford Park Dr. RRPD said the 65-year-old man was armed and opened fire. The man died shortly after.RRPD identified the man as Martin John Bradley on Monday. He was a Round Rock resident who lived at the home. Police said Bradley was the "
  
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• Man gets 10 years in jail for deadly hit-and-run crash in Leander

  21-11-2022 19:55 via kxan.com
  
  LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) — A man pleaded guilty to a manslaughter charge earlier this month after a hit-and-run crash killed two people in Leander over two years ago.
  Alan Gaytan of Hutto was sentenced to 10 years in jail for the September 2020 crash, according to court records. He was 21 at the time. Gaytan already has a jail credit of 791 days — a little over two years.PAST STORY: Burnet High student, man killed in U.S. 183A hit-and-run crash in LeanderPolice at the time said Gaytan w
  
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• Texas State Capitol Christmas tree en route to Austin

  21-11-2022 19:18 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Christmas tree that will have the honor of being displayed at the Texas State Capitol in December is making its way to Austin.
  Texas Parks and Wildlife confirmed the tree's whereabouts on social media on Monday.LIST: Holiday light events in Central Texas for 2022 season"The Capitol Christmas tree is on her way to Austin from a tree farm in north Texas," the agency wrote.
  TPWD also added the tree is named "Mamie."
  Eisenhower State Park rangers will be transporting Mamie
  
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• $1M might last longest in Harlingen, 2022 retirement report suggests

  21-11-2022 18:52 via kxan.com
  
  HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A $1 million nest egg won't last you forever in retirement, but how long should it cover expenses in the Rio Grande Valley?A recent analysis suggests $1 million might last the longest for American retirees living in and around Harlingen. Made in Texas: Viewers name the top Texas brands, businesses they love"According to the study, $1 million lasts 33.71 years in Harlingen," said Steve Sabato, of SmartAsset, a financial advising firm that compiled the data
  
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• Austin FC signs goalkeeper, community activist Brad Stuver to new contract after playoff run

  21-11-2022 18:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Brad Stuver isn't going to stop shots for another MLS team for a few more years.Austin FC announced Monday that it signed Stuver to a contract through the 2025 season with a club option for the 2026 season. MLS players name Q2 Stadium their favorite place to play in surveyNot only has Stuver performed well on the pitch for Austin FC, making 100 saves in 2022 and stopping 4 out of 12 penalty kicks throughout the season and playoffs, he's a pillar in the community supporting
  
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• Austin FC signs goalkeeper Brad Stuver through 2025 season

  21-11-2022 18:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Brad Stuver isn't going to stop shots for another MLS team for a few more years.Austin FC announced Monday that it signed Stuver to a contract through the 2025 season with a club option for the 2026 season. MLS players name Q2 Stadium their favorite place to play in surveyNot only has Stuver performed well on the pitch for Austin FC, making 100 saves in 2022 and stopping 4 out of 12 penalty kicks throughout the season and playoffs, he's a pillar in the community supporting
  
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• Liberty Hill resident $1 million richer from Powerball ticket

  21-11-2022 18:26 via kxan.com
  
  LIBERTY HILL, Texas (KXAN) — Someone living in Liberty Hill is $1 million richer after matching every number except for the Powerball in a drawing held earlier this month.
  The Texas Lottery shared this winner is choosing to remain anonymous and stepped forward to claim the prize related to the Nov. 9 drawing. This lucky individual's ticket had all five of the white numbers drawn at that time (7-14-24-30-56) but not the red Powerball number (7).Powerball jackpot: Here’s where the most
  
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• TxDOT investigating dip along SH 45 in Round Rock

  21-11-2022 17:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Transportation will investigate bridge conditions after a KXAN viewer recorded a roadway dip along State Highway 45 in Round Rock. PHOTO: TxDOT placing temporary metal plates over gap in north Austin flyoverThe viewer shared a video of their car driving along SH 45, near St. David's Surgical Hospital off Louis Henna Boulevard and approximately half a mile before the Interstate 35 North exit to Waco.
  In a response, TxDOT officials said the road has no
  
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• Made in Texas: Viewers name the top Texas brands, businesses they love

  21-11-2022 17:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's no secret Texans carry a lot of pride for the Lone Star State. That pride has even transformed into loyalty for a few Texas businesses.
  In a November interview with KXAN, Texas State Associate Professor of Marketing Rick Wilson said those businesses are able to tap into that pride and incorporate it into their products.‘It’s a Texas thing’: Why do Texans love Texas so much?“Using the iconography, you know, the Texas State, the colors, the flag,
  
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• Cities with the most expensive homes in Texas

  21-11-2022 15:54 via kxan.com
  
  (Stacker) – The average home in Texas has a value of $315,000, but there are plenty of neighborhoods and towns where the typical home price soars over $1 million.
  Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Texas using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of September 2022.
  The charts in this story were created automatically using Matplotlib. The most expensive city on the list has a typical home value of $2,536,50
  
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• New service helps you navigate the Austin airport with an assistant

  21-11-2022 15:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the Thanksgiving travel rush begins, flyers trying to navigate Austin-Bergstrom International Airport can now utilize SkySquad.The new service pairs passengers with a trained airport assistant.In 2020, Julie Melnick started the company after experiencing trouble traveling alone with her young son. She needed help carrying bags, steering through long TSA lines and keeping track of him. The number of passengers at Austin’s airport this year has already surpassed 2021
  
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• East Texas child found, Amber Alert discontinued

  21-11-2022 15:04 via kxan.com
  
  OVERTON, Texas (FOX 44) — An Amber Alert issued for a child reported abducted out of East Texas was discontinued Monday around 1 p.m.The child was found, according to a release from the Texas Department of Public Safety.The child was last seen in Overton around 11 a.m. Sunday, Texas DPS said previously.
  
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• Amber Alert issued for abducted East Texas boy

  21-11-2022 15:04 via kxan.com
  
  OVERTON, Texas (FOX 44) — An Amber Alert was issued for a child reported abducted out of the Overton, Texas area. That's east of Tyler.
  Zachariah Sutton, 5, was last seen in the 23400 block of FM 838 in Overton at about 11 a.m. Sunday, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. He weighs 60 pounds and has brown eyes with black hair. Sutton was last seen wearing a gray jumpsuit — as well as black and white tennis shoes.The suspect was identified as Pamela Medlock, 59. She is
  
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• LIST: Free Thanksgiving meals, food pantries in Central Texas

  21-11-2022 12:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — If you're not planning on cooking up a large Thanksgiving feast, there are organizations and places offering meals for the November holiday.
  Here's a list.Mobile Loaves & Fishes Thanksgiving Feast
  Volunteers needed to help run the community meal and can sign up here.When: Nov. 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m.Where: First Baptist Church of Austin (901 Trinity St., Austin, TX 78701)Calvary’s 37th Annual Community Thanksgiving Eve DinnerCommunity dinner in the Bastrop ar
  
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• Rain ending temporarily, likely to return for Thanksgiving

  21-11-2022 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A third straight day of cold, wet weather Monday will transition to a milder, drier pattern Tuesday, but a return of rain is looking more likely by Thanksgiving Day.High temperatures have ranged from 12° to 24° below normal for 10 consecutive days, but should warm back to the 60s by Wednesday and Thursday.
  Thanksgiving ForecastOur next storm system is looking more likely to bring rain back to the area as early as Wednesday night, with a good chance of rain Thanksgiving D
  
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• Gradual warming trend begins tomorrow

  21-11-2022 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The last three afternoons have been spent in the 40s. That changes tomorrow when afternoon winds from the southeast allow temperatures to warm into the 50s. So, some good news. This afternoon, however, will continue with winter's chill.An upper-level area of low pressure has been today's rainmaker. It's moving east out of west Texas. The rain will taper during the afternoon into the early evening. Most rain totals today are a few hundredths up to .20" but a few reporting station
  
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• Cold rain to start the holiday week

  21-11-2022 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Grab the rain gear! Today is likely to be our wettest day of the work week as scattered rain spreads across Central Texas.A disturbance moving through West Texas will generate scattered showers through the morning and afternoon before gradually drying up this evening. Rainfall accumulations will be light, with most of us not expected to exceed 0.25". Not much of a warm up is expected either given this morning's low 40s will only warm to the upper 40s late day.Slightly drier and
  
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• No. 6 Louisville hands No. 3 Texas its 2nd loss at Battle 4 Atlantis tournament

  21-11-2022 04:34 via kxan.com
  
  PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Chrislyn Carr scored 19 points to help No. 6 Louisville beat No. 3 Texas 71-63 in Sunday night's consolation bracket at the Battle 4 Atlantis, sending the Longhorns to their second straight loss in the tournament.Morgan Jones and Hailey Van Lith each added 18 points for the Cardinals (4-1), who pulled away in the fourth quarter to bounce back from their first loss of the season. No. 3 Texas falls in opening game of Battle 4 Atlantis tournament in BahamasAali
  
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• San Marcos movie theater demolished; turning into apartments

  21-11-2022 04:21 via kxan.com
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) - Twelve acres of land in San Marcos is going from a movie theater to a multi-family apartment complex. Some are disappointed by the change, but the developer said it's needed.The former Starplex movie theater is now large piles of rubble and dirt.
  Starplex shut down back in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.It's a place where memories were made for movie-goers like Anthony Castillo, who works at the Dominos near the former theater."The atmosphere was amazing. I just alw
  
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• With Big 12 dreams in the balance, Longhorns RB Bijan Robinson 'showed up' Saturday

  21-11-2022 00:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — When the Texas Longhorns absolutely had to win to keep their dream of winning a Big 12 Conference championship alive, Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian said one thing needed to happen."No. 5's gotta show up tonight," he said right before kickoff.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersNo. 5 certainly did that.Bijan Robinson, Texas' junior running back, showcased al
  
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• Texas Salvation Army 'Angel Tree' program sees highest demand for children in need

  21-11-2022 00:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar)—If you’re looking to help families out this holiday season… it may be needed more now this year, than ever.  The Salvation Army in Austin has 11,0000 children in its angel tree program ahead of Christmas. According to Area Commander Major Lewis Reckline, that's 4,000 more than last year.Bennie Rivera has been working with the Salvation Army for 16 years. He knows how families and children struggling this holiday season are feeling because that was his sto
  
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